Volunteers

"Bridgehaven accepts people when they feel helpless and hopeless and assists them in finding ways to cope, to set and achieve their own goals, and to live better lives."

Judy Lyons
Bridgehaven Ambassador

"Mental illness affects 1 in 5 people, and Bridgehaven provides a place where those people can go and surround themselves with others who understand their challenges and hurdles to enjoy a 'normal' life."

Dan Goldstein
Bridgehaven Board Member

Board of Directors

Bridgehaven is fortunate to have an active Board composed of caring people. Without them, we would be unable to carry forth the much needed work of providing rehab and community reintegration for adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

Our 2010 Board of Directors and officers are as follows:

Bridgehaven Ambassadors

The Bridgehaven Ambassadors are a special group of volunteers formed in 2006. They provide volunteer support by expanding public awareness of Bridgehaven through inviting people to the Bridge Builder events, and supporting staff and members by assisting with events, mailings, activities and fund raising efforts.

There are currently 18 Ambassadors, who meet quarterly to hear about upcoming volunteer opportunities, and then communicate by email and phone to schedule support for those activities they choose to help with.

Examples of recent Ambassador efforts include preparing the mailing of invitations for the Art as a Part of Healing Event, then helping staff that event by selling raffle tickets and wrapping art purchases. Ambassadors also hand-write thank you notes to guests at the Bridge Builders lunches, serve as Table Captains for Bridgehaven's annual fundraiser, the Bridge Builder Breakfast, and make phone calls to thank donors after that event. Ambassadors also serve and assist with the annual Bridgehaven Family Picnic, so that staff and members can relax and enjoy the fun.

An ongoing Ambassador activity is inviting friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to attend the free informational Bridge Builder luncheons held twice monthly. Most Ambassadors got their introduction to Bridgehaven services and members by attending these lunches, and were so impressed that they offered their help as volunteers.

Call Donna Schuster at (502) 585-9469 if you would like more information about joining the Bridgehaven Ambassadors.